Proximity-based social app
Meet people near you
Vicinity shows you who is close by, grouped by distance, for any orientation and any kind of connection. Your exact location is never shared.
Launching soon. For adults 18 and older.
Maya 29
Nearby
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< 1 mi
How it works
Create your profile
Add photos, a short tagline, and what you are looking for. It takes about two minutes.
See who is nearby
People are grouped by distance: right nearby, under a mile, and further out.
Start a conversation
Open a profile and send a like for free. Messaging comes with a membership.
Distance ranges, not locations
Your location is rounded to a grid and offset before it is stored, and distances are calculated on our servers. Other members see only which range you fall into. The closer someone is, the more prominently they appear.
- Coordinates never leave the server
- Hide your range at any time in Settings
- Update your location only when you choose to
Nearby
< 1 mi
1–5 mi
5–10 mi
10+ miExample of the five distance ranges shown in the app. Photos are for illustration.
Features
Grouped by distance
The closest people appear first and largest, so you can see who is actually around.
Photo-first profiles
Up to five photos per profile, each screened before anyone else can see it.
Filters that matter
Filter by what people are looking for, from dating and long-term to friends and networking.
For every orientation
You choose who you see. Both sides have to match before either profile appears.
Hide your distance
Turn off your distance range at any time and still appear to people nearby.
Real-time chat
Messages arrive instantly on web and mobile, with notifications when you are away.
Events
The other way to meet people nearby. Drinks, trivia, a walk, a night out — put on by members, with a few of our own. Anyone close enough can find one and go.
See what is on
Events near you appear on a map rather than a list, so you can see what is walking distance and what is a drive.
RSVP
Say you are going, or maybe. Your RSVP can be visible to everyone or to the host alone.
Host your own
Put on anything: open to people nearby, or invite only for the people you choose.
Events created by members are their own. Vicinity does not organize, sponsor or run them, and events we do run ourselves are labeled as ours in the app.
Safety
Every photo is screened automatically, reports go to a moderation team, and blocking takes effect immediately for both people.
Read how we keep Vicinity safeRead our Safety Policy18+ only
Age is confirmed at signup for every account.
Photo screening
Photos are checked before they are shown to anyone.
Report and block
One tap from any profile or conversation.
Your data, your control
Download or permanently delete your data at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can other people see my exact location?+
No. Your coordinates are rounded and offset on our servers, and other members only ever see a distance range such as "under 1 mile." You can also hide your range entirely.
Who can use Vicinity?+
Adults 18 and older. Every account confirms age at signup, and accounts reported as belonging to a minor are reviewed and removed.
Is Vicinity free?+
Browsing, photos, likes, reading your messages, and finding events are free, and membership features are free for a limited time while we get started. A membership is $9.99 a month or $83.99 a year, and adds messaging and the full list of people who liked you.
How do I report someone?+
Open their profile and choose Report. Reports go to our moderation team, and you can block the person immediately so neither of you sees the other.
Can I delete my account?+
Yes. Settings has a delete option that permanently removes your account and data. You can also download a copy of your data first.
Be first to know
Vicinity is launching soon. Join the waitlist and we will email you when accounts open.
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